Aditya Dhar’s latest directorial venture, “Dhurandhar”, has not only captured audiences at the box office but also drawn attention from public figures and celebrities for its nuanced storytelling and ensemble cast. The Ranveer Singh-starrer, which released on December 5, 2025, has already surpassed the ₹200 crore mark in India, highlighting its commercial and critical success within just the

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Kolkata is set to witness an emotional morning this weekend as football legend Lionel Messi arrives in the city, bringing joy to some of his most devoted Indian fans. Among them is Shib Shankar Patra, a 56-year-old tea-stall owner from Ichhapur, whose lifelong admiration for the Argentine superstar has now culminated in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet him

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New Delhi: The Indian government has strongly raised the issue of the detention of an Indian citizen at Shanghai International Airport with Chinese authorities, reaffirming that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India. The matter, which drew attention in recent days, concerns an Arunachal Pradesh-born woman who was reportedly detained and harassed at Shanghai airport

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In a detailed disclosure to Parliament on Friday, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) revealed that out of approximately 18 lakh acres of defence land across the country, about 11,152 acres are under encroachment. The data was shared by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth in response to a query in the Lok Sabha, providing an overview of land usage, encroachments, and

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In a rare and resounding statement, 56 former judges of India’s higher judiciary have come together to denounce the recent attempt to impeach Justice G R Swaminathan of the Madras High Court. The ex-judges, including two former Supreme Court judges, five former chief justices of high courts, and 49 retired high court judges, described the move as a “brazen attempt

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Social activist and veteran anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare has once again announced an indefinite hunger strikebeginning January 30, 2026, at his native village of Ralegan Siddhi in Maharashtra. The 88-year-old activist’s decision comes as a response to what he describes as the Maharashtra government’s failure to implement the new Lokayukta Act, which has already received presidential assent. Hazare’s announcement has reignited

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New Delhi: In a move aimed at bolstering India’s strategic defence infrastructure, the central government has granted in-principle approval for the diversion of 299 hectares of reserved forest in Assam for the construction of a tunnel-based underground weapon storage facility. The decision, which highlights the importance of rapid military preparedness amid evolving regional security dynamics, was approved by

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Chandigarh: In a significant diplomatic engagement aimed at deepening economic and strategic partnerships, the UK Deputy High Commissioner to India, Alba Smeriglio, led a high-level delegation from the UK High Commission in Chandigarh and met with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday. The meeting focused on leveraging Punjab’s economic potential, attracting foreign investment, and exploring collaborative opportunities

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New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at enhancing the security and privacy of India’s Aadhaar ecosystem, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced the Aadhaar Verifiable Credential (AVC), a new tool for offline identity verification. The step, formalised through amendments to the Aadhaar (Authentication and Offline Verification) Regulations, 2021, also establishes stricter oversight

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In a significant indicator of improving safety standards across India’s railway network, the number of train accidents has dropped dramatically to only 11 in the 2025–26 period up to November, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Presenting a written statement, Vaishnaw emphasized that this reduction reflects the government’s sustained commitment to

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